How To Fix MAFWKF453 - Unable to delete the version; data exists for proc. for final results

MAFWKF453 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MAFWKF - Analyzer Framework: Messages for Key Figures

• Message number: 453

• Message text: Unable to delete the version; data exists for proc. for final results

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MAFWKF453 - Details

• The SAP error message MAFWKF453 indicates that you are unable to delete a version because there is existing data for the process related to final results. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's planning and forecasting modules, where versions are used to manage different scenarios or iterations of data.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to delete a version that still has associated data. This could be due to:
  
  Existing planning data or results that are linked to the version you are trying to delete.
  The version is still being referenced in reports or other processes.
  The version is marked as "final" or "locked," preventing deletion.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for Existing Data:
  
  Review the version you are trying to delete to see if there are any existing data entries or results associated with it. You can do this by navigating to the relevant planning or forecasting transaction in